SAUSAGE RAVIOLI SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce.
• In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish, spread 1 cup of the sausage mixture. Arrange half of the ravioli on top; sprinkle with 1 cup of the Italian cheese. Top with remaining ravioli, sausage mixture and remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese.
• Cover with foil; bake 45 to 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove foil; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
• To Freeze Baked Casserole: Cover baked casserole with foil, then in double layer of plastic wrap; label and freeze up to 3 months. To thaw and bake, thaw in refrigerator overnight or until completely thawed. Remove plastic wrap; leave foil cover on. Bake 50 to 65 minutes at 350°F until center is hot (165°F).

Steps:

• In a 5-quart Dutch oven, brown sausage. Remove sausage and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
• Saute onions and garlic in drippings. Stir in beef broth, water, wine, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, tomato sauce, and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
• Skim fat from the soup. Stir in zucchini and parsley. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. Add tortellini during the last 10 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on top of each serving.